BREAKING: End of Discussion as Oyetola Congratulates Adeleke
- Former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has accepted the ruling of the Supreme Court and congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke
- Oyetola called on his supporters, party members and those who voted for him to accept the decision of the court as law-abiding citizens
- He urged Ademola to concentrate on delivering good governance to the people of the state irrespective of political affiliation
Osogbo, Osun - Gboyega Oyetola, the former governor of Osun State, has conceded defeat after the Supreme Court verdict that declared his successor, Ademola Adeleke, the winner of the July 2022 governorship election in the state.
According to The Tribune, in a statement signed by the former governor, he maintained that though the apex court's decision did not confirm the wishes of his supporters and party members, he accepted it in the interest of the state and peace.
Oyetola then urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, his supporters and those who voted for him during the gubernatorial election to accept the ruling of the Supreme Court as God's desire and move on.
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He said as law-abiding citizens, the court's decision must be accepted by all even though they have presented a strong case before the jury and the court thought otherwise.
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The statement reads in part:
“To our members and supporters across the State, I urge you all to accept the verdict of the Court and move on. The present situation is a win-win for us. It’s both a loss and victory rolled into one. While we lost Osun technically, we gained Nigeria.”
While congratulating Governor Adeleke, Oyetola urged him to focus on good governance and deliver to the state's people irrespective of political affiliation, religion or group.
"It's time for us all to come together": Adeleke tells Oyetola after SC battle
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, has commended the ruling of the Supreme Court that affirmed his victory as the winner of the July 2022 governorship election in the state.
Adeleke dedicated the victory to the people of Osun state while noting that it was time for the residents to enjoy the dividend of democracy,
This governor, in his reaction, extended an olive branch to Gboyega Oyetola and the APC, adding that it was time for all to come together in the state's interest.
Source: Legit.ng